Ethical & Legal Dimen Hlth Sci

Catalog description

This course will present students with the opportunity to investigate legal aspects of professional practice and ethical dilemmas that occur in patient care. Content includes laws and policies that define and regulate professional practice, criminal and civil actions involving health care providers and the legal responsibilities related to executing job responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on patients' rights and the professional duty to safeguard them. This course also explores ethical decision-making and the resolution of ethical dilemmas encountered in professional practice.